The MSME are credited with generating the highest rates of employment growth and account for a major share of industrial production and exports.
The Indian MSME sector provides maximum opportunities for both self-employment and wage-employment and contributes in building an inclusive and sustainable society through creation of non-farm livelihood at low cost, balances regional development, gender and social balance, etc.
SSI sector in India creates largest employment opportunities for the Indian populace, next only to Agriculture. It has been estimated that 1 lakh rupees of investment in fixed assets in the small-scale sector generates employment for four persons.
IT initiatives of Ministry of MSME:
MY MSME: Web based application module to submit and track online applications under various schemes of the Ministry.
Udyog Aadhar Memorandum: Mobile friendly application for registration of MSMEs on self-certification basis.
MSME Samadhan: Empowers MSMEs to resolve the issues of delayed payments.
MSME Sambandh: Disseminates information on procurements by CPEs/ Government Departments.s